The effect of healthcare institution employees' perceptions of exposure to violence on their work performance and the mediatory role of openness to organizational change: An application on healthcare personnel working in private hospitals in Gaziantep region

Violence is a complex problem that deeply affects the lives of societies and individuals. This study aims to focus on violent incidents, especially in the health sector, by creating a general conceptual framework of violence. In the first part, different forms of violence were examined, focusing on the general definition and classification of violence. In the second part, the definition, causes and consequences of violence in health are discussed, and strategies and legal regulations to prevent such violence are discussed. In the third chapter, it investigates the role of violence in business life, focusing on job performance and the factors affecting performance. Examining the factors that determine job performance provides an important understanding of how violence can affect employees' daily lives. Additionally, information is provided on performance evaluation methods and improving job performance. The fourth chapter discusses the concept of openness to organizational change and examines the potential effects of this variable on business performance. The stages of the organizational change process and the effects of this process on business performance are discussed in detail. Additionally, the relationship between openness to organizational change and business performance and the possible consequences of this relationship on organizations were analyzed. Keywords: Health, Violence in Health, Violence, Causes of Violence, Organizational Change, Job Performance.